Crime Rate in Horley East & Salfords: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horley East & Salfords

The total recorded crimes in Horley East & Salfords, Reigate and Banstead, UK in February 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horley East & Salfords crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Horley East & Salfords, encompassing approximately 11,572 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Horley East & Salfords Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • White Lodge Gardens with total crimes: 27
  • Benhams Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Horley East & Salfords?

To understand the safety of Horley East & Salfords, we need to analyze Horley East & Salfords crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Horley East & Salfords reported a higher crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,365 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Horley East & Salfords witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Horley East & Salfords experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,078 crimes compared to 709. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Horley East & Salfords witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reigate and Banstead, Horley East & Salfords has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Horley East & Salfords Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Horley East & Salfords has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 7.09 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Horley East & Salfords crimes were 1,365. The crime rate of Horley East & Salfords in 2024 was 117.95 (year) or 9.83 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horley East & Salfords were around 1,078 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.15 (year) or 7.76 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne66 51,082 51,048 2
Earlswood & Whitebushes67 41,174 21,026 3
Redhill West & Wray Common77 21,113 4912 4
Redhill East71 31,140 3900 5
Reigate49 9876 8786 6
Banstead Village56 71,062 6632 9
Horley Central & South62 61,032 7718 7
Tattenham Corner & Preston55 8829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow38 12682 10594 10
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne41 10481 13469 13
South Park & Woodhatch32 13580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton39 11620 11515 12
Nork26 14399 14393 14
Meadvale & St John's12 15288 15260 15

Horley East & Salfords Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 547 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202536
January 202534
December 202461
November 202445
October 202457
September 202426
August 202433
July 202454
June 202462
May 202451
April 202470
March 202418

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202418
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20252
December 202410
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 202417
June 202430
May 20245
April 202411
March 20249

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 202411
November 20247
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415
July 202412
June 202420
May 20243
April 202412
March 202410

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 202412
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202434
May 202410
April 20242
March 20248

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202513
December 20243
November 202415
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412
July 202420
June 202420
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
September 20242
August 20241
June 20248
May 20249
March 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Horley East & Salfords in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horley East & Salfords postcode area is presented below.

1. White Lodge Gardens (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order6
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
2. Benhams Drive (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
4. Bonehurst Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
5. Beaumonts (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Wood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Oak Lodge Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Mead Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Clarence Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1

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